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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.75, 3,458.63 and 747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.75, 3,458.63 and 747.06 is: 1,120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.75 : 3,458.63 = 747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.75/3,458.63 = 747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.75x = 3,458.63 × 747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.75x = 2,583,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,804.13/2,305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.59

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